Fluke DATAPAQ XDL12, User Manual

Page 1: ...XDL12 Data Logger USER MANUAL for Furnace Tracker for use with Issue 2 MA5800A ...

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Page 3: ...r systems XDL12 Data Logger User Manual for Furnace Tracker for use with Issue 2 Europe Asia Datapaq Ltd Lothbury House Cambridge Technopark Newmarket Road Cambridge CB5 8PB United Kingdom Tel 44 0 1223 652400 Fax 44 0 1223 652401 sales datapaq co uk www datapaq com North South America Datapaq Inc 3 Corporate Park Dr Unit 1 Derry NH 03038 USA Tel 1 603 537 2680 Fax 1 603 537 2685 sales datapaq com...

Page 4: ...ion to notify any person of such revisions or changes Datapaq the Datapaq logo and Oven Tracker are registered trademarks of Datapaq Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Manual set in 10 pt Gill Sans User manuals are available in other languages contact Datapaq for details SAFETY WARNINGS For safe use of Datapaq equipment always x Take care to follow its supplie...

Page 5: ...S Compliance Datapaq temperature monitoring equipment is exempt from EU Directive 2002 95 EC restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment under category 9 Monitoring and Control Instruments This Datapaq product nevertheless uses RoHS compliant components and manufacturing processes Conforms to relevant South Korean EMC Standards Electromagnetic Comp...

Page 6: ...e Logger with Insight Software 19 Installing Removing Insight 21 Communications Setup 23 Running a Temperature Profile 28 Logger Defaults and Details 29 Using Hardwired Telemetry 29 Running a Temperature Profile Using Hardwired Telemetry 33 Troubleshooting 33 Logger Communications Problems 33 Logger Download Error Messages 33 Checking the Data 34 Logger Diagnostics 35 Datapaq Service Department 37...

Page 7: ...ature data The XDL12 logger has scope for wide application in heat treatment processes and is specifically designed for location outside the high temperature environment while monitoring and analyzing data in real time from thermocouples placed inside the furnace It is particularly suitable for use with Datapaq Insight Furnace Surveying software for assessing a furnace s accuracy and uniformity of...

Page 8: ...c operation of the XDL12 logger For use of the Furnace Surveying software and the procedure of carrying out a temperature uniformity survey users will need to refer to the Furnace Surveying User Manual and especially the Furnace Surveying software s Help system 8 Introduction DATAPAQ XDL12 ...

Page 9: ... Datapaq Insight software allows temperature profiles to be watched developing and be analyzed in real time A single instance of Insight will simultaneously support up to three XDL12 loggers collecting data by hardwired telemetry allowing data from 36 channels to be gathered The XDL12 data logger Thermocouple sockets are on the rear of the unit The logger s key features are x Twelve thermocouple c...

Page 10: ...rom earth loop problems x Lightweight and portable Specifications Each XDL12 logger is supplied to order with combinations of up to three different thermocouple types as required by the user see below For example there may be a need for nine type K or type N thermocouples for furnace measurements on a surveying jig combined with three type R or type S thermocouples for control measurements Length ...

Page 11: ...pe K Type N Normal range Accuracy 0 C to 800 C 32 F to 1 472 F 0 3 C 0 5 F 100 C to 1 370 C 180 F to 2 498 F 0 3 C 0 5 F 100 C to 1 300 C 180 F to 2 372 F 0 4 C 0 7 F Lower range Accuracy 190 C to 100 C 310 F to 180 F 0 5 C 0 9 F 190 C to 100 C 310 F to 180 F 0 5 C 0 9 F Resolution 0 1 C 0 2 F 0 1 C 0 2 F 0 1 C 0 2 F Socket color IEC 584 Black Green Pink Type R Type S Type T Normal range Accuracy ...

Page 12: ...tarts logging Last re set conditions sampling interval probe selection etc used as default Logger LEDs The logger is equipped with two sets of LEDs two LEDs show the status of the battery and two show the status of the logger and its memory Battery Status LEDs Yellow Red Meaning Flashing every 5 seconds Off Battery is at 20 or less of maximum charge and charger not connected On On Battery on fast ...

Page 13: ...d attached to an active PC and logger has been made Flashing every second Off Internal error Flashing every 5 seconds Off Logger has data in memory which has not been downloaded 2 quick flashes every second Off Logger too hot to start logging after pressing Start button Flashing interval will actually fall in range 1 5 s Battery The logger uses a pack of three rechargeable 1 2 V nickel metal hydri...

Page 14: ...e cable is plugged into the logger The software warns the user to disconnect from the PC but if the logger is left connected this will affect battery life Given the factors that can affect the life of a battery it is obviously difficult to predict accurately but a fully charged battery can typically achieve over 60 hours of data collection using a 30 second sample interval The LEDs on the logger w...

Page 15: ... 3 months If this is not done the battery may drain to a level where it cannot successfully be recharged Where batteries are too cold below 0 C 32 F too hot over 45 C 113 F or too deeply discharged they must be pre conditioned before fast charging can begin Pre conditioning slow charging occurs automatically if it is required and is shown by the battery status LEDs steady yellow flashing red If th...

Page 16: ... be used i e near the furnace for 1 hour before starting data collection This is especially important when bringing the logger from an air conditioned office to a warm workshop or from a warm office to a cool workshop x Do not place the logger where there may be sudden temperature changes e g where there may be a draught from an opening door or where hot air may issue from a furnace Powering the L...

Page 17: ...d thermocouples x Minimize the number of plug and socket or other connections in the extension cables or compensating cables In vacuum furnaces and autoclaves it is not possible to avoid such connections but always check the condition of the sockets on the inner wall of the furnace and clean with a small diameter wire brush if oxidized x Replace any of the connections on the inner or outer walls o...

Page 18: ...ssible for users to check calibration of the logger themselves if they have a secondary standard instrument that complies with the requirements of AMS 2750D Table 3 18 Specifications and Operation DATAPAQ XDL12 ...

Page 19: ... prepare it to receive fresh data After the profile run is complete you will then 4 Download the data from the logger These stages are described below Installing Removing Insight Datapaq Insight used with the XDL12 logger requires the following minimum computer specification x 1 GHz processor x 2 Gb RAM x Monitor resolution 1024 u 768 256 colors x 100 Mb free hard disk space x DVD drive x 1 free U...

Page 20: ...elow Once this has been done an operator will be able to use Insight with the logger connected to the PC without being in Administrator mode Upgrading It is not necessary to remove an existing version of the software before installing a new one Settings and data files used with the current installation will be maintained Removal From the Windows Start button menu select Settings and then Control P...

Page 21: ...PC is having a Datapaq logger connected for the first time Windows will display a Found New Hardware message and the PC is then ready to work with the logger If any warnings are displayed about driver signing confirm them Datapaq drivers have been tested and were installed when Insight was installed Typical sources of problems with establishing communication x Communications lead not fully inserte...

Page 22: ...data shown covers firmware version maximum permitted internal logger temperature battery charge status serial number and temperature recording range Current temperature of the probes updated once a second is also shown or open circuit OC if no probe is attached the temperature of the thermocouple cold junction is effectively the current internal temperature of the logger The Communications Setup d...

Page 23: ...ty Survey Wizard and not as described below To use the wizard run Insight Furnace Surveying and click or select Tools Wizards or File New Temperature Uniformity Survey or Furnace Surveying Temperature Uniformity Survey With Insight Furnace Surveying two or three XDL12 loggers can be used together in order to gather data from up to 36 data channels simultaneously This is also done using the Tempera...

Page 24: ...tween the communications lead and the logger has been made if it does not see Communications Setup p 21 If the logger is not already charged connect the battery charger lead to the logger 2 Open the Logger Reset dialog click on the Insight toolbar or press function key F2 or select Logger Reset from the menu bar and specify your reset options Sample Interval Set the time which is to elapse between...

Page 25: ... logger battery and a color coded report GREEN Sufficient charge to perform a run YELLOW May be enough charge for a run but battery getting low RED Insufficient battery charge recharge immediately The battery charge level will not be displayed if the logger is on charge disconnect the charger to verify battery status NiMH batteries discharge slowly even when not in use and will need charging if le...

Page 26: ...logging will nevertheless start immediately Temperature data which is still held in the logger and which has been downloaded will then be overwritten if the logger contains data which has not been downloaded a run cannot be carried out unless the data is downloaded or the reset procedure is performed Previous reset options are lost if the battery is removed When it is replaced the default reset op...

Page 27: ...process file may still be applied subsequently 4 The newly downloaded data then appears on screen and can be displayed numerically and graphically analyzed and printed as you wish see Insight s online Help system Save the data as a paqfile select File Save or Save As You can set alarms to be triggered during a logger download to warn you of incomplete data recorded during the profile run due to an...

Page 28: ...specified during reset maximum c 100 data points On this Logger tab of the Global Options dialog you can also find the model and identification number of the logger and enter calibration information and be warned when re calibration is due For full details of using the dialog see Insight s online Help For further features of the Insight software particularly data analysis and the use of process fi...

Page 29: ...L12 logger is in carrying out a temperature uniformity survey of a furnace to ensure compliance with the AMS 2750D or other standards in this case temperature profiles using telemetry or not will be run with Insight Furnace Surveying software using the Temperature Uniformity Survey Wizard and not as described below To use the wizard run Insight Furnace Surveying and click or select Tools Wizards o...

Page 30: ...aded before proceeding as resetting the logger will permanently erase all data stored in it 1 Use the appropriate supplied communications lead to connect the logger to a free USB port on the PC To minimize communications problems a connect the lead first to the PC and then to the logger b always use the same USB port the one which was first used to set up communications p 21 The red LED on the log...

Page 31: ...see only a certain temperature y axis range centered on a the latest data You may zoom the display as when viewing a paqfile see the online Help system except that x Double clicking on the graph or selecting Real Time Zoom from the View menu or right click menu shows only the most recently received portion of the data on the scrolling graph see above x Saved zoom modes are not available If the y a...

Page 32: ... for viewing and analysis and can be saved as a paqfile While the logger is still operating you may resume the collection of data by Insight select Logger Logger Listen Mode This second bout and any subsequent bouts of data collection can also be ended and saved as a separate paqfile as above If Autosave is enabled select Tools Options General the data being gathered is automatically saved periodi...

Page 33: ...eck probes and their connections Reset logger and test probes see Logger Diagnostics below Logger stopped due to low battery Replace or recharge the battery as appropriate then repeat the profile run Logger memory full Data collection may have stopped before the run was completed check the data collection period and sample interval before resetting the logger for another run see Resetting the Data...

Page 34: ...d or rate of change of temperature or caused by bending the probe cable 1 Connect the logger to the PC to minimize communications problems connect the lead first to the PC and then to the logger The red LED on the logger should flash five times to confirm that the connection between the communications lead and the logger has been made 2 Connect a full set of thermocouple probes to the logger leavi...

Page 35: ... oriented in the logger socket or wired incorrectly 8 Click OK to close the dialog Datapaq Service Department If you cannot resolve your problem please contact the Service Department at Datapaq see title page for contact details DATAPAQ XDL12 Troubleshooting 35 ...

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Page 37: ...ply frequency 23 Error messages 33 Furnace start position 27 Insight 19 Help system 20 installing 19 logger compatibility 19 removal 20 shortcut keys 20 22 upgrading 20 LEDs 12 battery status 12 logger status 13 Memory 11 Memory Calculator 25 Open circuit 34 Power off auto 15 Process file 27 Resetting logger 23 26 for telemetry 30 Sample interval 24 Short circuit 34 Specifications 10 Telemetry 29 ...

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